Kristen Bell and Michael B. Jordan to host Academy's Sci-Tech Awards

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Actors Kristen Bell and Michael B. Jordan will
host the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Scientific and Technical
Awards Saturday, Feb. 15, at The Beverly Hills Hotel. They will present 19
awards to 52 individual recipients during the evening.

"We are
thrilled to have Kristen and Michael join us as hosts for this year's Sci-Tech
Awards," said Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs. "They are bright, young talents
in the film community, and will be a great addition to a night that honors the
industry's technical achievements."

Bell
recently lent her voice to the Oscar-nominated Disney animated feature
"Frozen." She also will be seen in the title role of the upcoming feature
"Veronica Mars," in theaters this March. Bell's other film credits include "The
Lifeguard," "Hit & Run," "When in Rome" and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall."

In 2013,
Jordan appeared in his first major leading role in the critically acclaimed film
"Fruitvale Station." He also will be seen in "That Awkward Moment," with Zac
Efron and Miles Teller, due out this Friday. His other credits include
"Chronicle" and "Red Tails."

Portions
of the Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation will be included in the
Oscar telecast.

Awards
for outstanding film achievements of 2013 will be presented "Oscar Sunday,"
March 2, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, and televised
live on ABC.